PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clay Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Peterson's chin.

Murphy
vs
Peterson

185 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clay Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peterson moves into the clinch.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Peterson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peterson's back!

Murphy is looking for the choke from the back position but Peterson is controlling his hands well.

Murphy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Peterson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murphy.

Murphy goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Peterson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murphy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murphy is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.

Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.
Peterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.
Murphy advances position into side control!

Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murphy wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Murphy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Peterson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murphy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Murphy looking to secure an arm triangle but Peterson defends it well.

Murphy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Peterson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Peterson!
Peterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Peterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Murphy drives through and clinches with Peterson against the cage.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A short right from Peterson.
Murphy fails to pull guard.

Murphy jumps guard.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peterson is looking to get to half guard.

Murphy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it.

Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed Peterson to get to half guard.

Peterson stands up out of the half guard.
Luke Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murphy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murphy lands in his opponent's guard.
Murphy trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Murphy stops Peterson from standing up.

Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clay Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Peterson catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luke Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Peterson did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.

Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Peterson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peterson!
Clay Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Peterson has left one of his arms exposed and Murphy doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Peterson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Murphy!